An unprecedented number of property owners in the Sunshine State are being abruptly dropped by their long-time carriers. Others are seeing premium rates increase by as much as 200% (or more!) while having to replace their roofs or pay for other expensive upgrades just to stay insurable. What can be done to fix this […]
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Webinar: Out with the Old and In with the New: Upgrading Your Community Association Documents
Operating a community association with outdated governing documents is risky business. Your documents should be updated to stay current with the law and the operation as it has evolved under unit owner control, not under developer control. Also, there is a benefit to clarity in the documents, particularly as regards the allocation of maintenance […]
Read MoreBecker Service Announcement: Florida’s New Immigration Law
Florida employers with 25+ employees get ready for Florida’s new immigration law. Going into effect on July 1, 2023, covered employers must now use E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. Listen to Shareholder Jamie Dokovna explain some of the law’s highlights and what you need to do to comply.
Read MoreBecker Service Announcement: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
If you’re an employer with 15 or more employees, this Becker Service Announcement is for you! The law is about to change for pregnant workers and soon pregnant workers will have more protections under the law, which means more compliance issues for employers. Listen to Shareholder Jamie Dokovna explain the highlights of the new […]
Read MoreWebinar: Legislative Update 2023
In this course, participants will receive a review of the laws passed during the 2023 Legislative Session impacting condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, timeshares and the community association management profession. It is designed to provide board members and community association managers with a working knowledge of the changes to the law to assist them in […]
Read MoreWebinar: New Law Puts Communities at Risk – How to Protect Your HOA or Condo
This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion. Governor DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill 360 into law. This law’s stated purpose is to curtail frivolous construction defect lawsuits by significantly reducing the amount of time parties have to bring such lawsuits. However, the practical effect of this bill is […]
Read More“Donna DiMaggio Berger Discusses New Condo Safety Regulations” – CBS12 News
With numerous deadlines approaching following the collapse of Champlain Tower South in Surfside, Donna DiMaggio Berger, Shareholder and Community Association Practice attorney sat down with CBS12 News Investigative Team to discuss what condo owners should be doing to prepare. Safety is paramount for those living along the water, but one thing the bill didn’t take […]
Read More“Alfonso Lopez Discusses New Virginia House Bill and Tax Breaks for Gun Control” – MSNBC Morning Joe
Alfonso Lopez, a Senior Corporate and Government Relations Consultant in Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice, joined Morning Joe to discuss a new gun safety compromise that would give gun owners a $300 tax credit to buy gun safes.
Read MoreHurricane Ian Webinar Series: Lee County
For those of you recovering from Ian, our hearts are with you, and our team is here to help your community in any way we can. That is why we are bringing you as much information as possible to help guide you through the process in the aftermath of Ian. Different locales face different […]
Read MoreHurricane Ian Webinar Series: Fort Myers Beach
For those of you recovering from Ian, our hearts are with you, and our team is here to help your community in any way we can. That is why we are bringing you as much information as possible to help guide you through the process in the aftermath of Ian. Different locales face different […]
Read MoreHurricane Ian Webinar Series: Sanibel/Captiva
For those of you recovering from Ian, our hearts are with you, and our team is here to help your community in any way we can. That is why we are bringing you as much information as possible to help guide you through the process in the aftermath of Ian. Different locales face different […]
Read MoreEpisode 30: Can an Owner Sue the Board if They Disagree With a Capital Improvement?
I am on the Board of my association, and we have just decided to build a new fitness center that will require a five million dollar loan for the capital improvement. The only thing is now an owner in our community has threatened to sue us because they don’t agree with the decision to move […]
Read MoreWebinar: Concerns Regarding Construction Next Door
The webinar is designed to teach volunteer board members and managers what concerns they should be aware of and what steps they need to take when new development near an existing community is contemplated and ultimately undertaken. Panelists will discuss: What an existing community can do to mitigate the impact of new construction The […]
Read MoreEV Chargers Are Coming to Your Community – Are you Ready? With Becker and Morris Engineering
**PLEASE NOTE: This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion.** An individual owner files an application to the association for an EV Charger in a designated parking space. Did you know by law, that if the Board does not respond in 60 days the application is deemed approved and owner […]
Read MoreWebinar: Employment Trends and Recurring Issues That Impact Community Associations as Employers
In this webinar, association employers will hear about changes in the employment landscape that impact them as employers. This webinar will also touch on recurring issues that associations face with personnel and best practices for handling them. Those who attend will learn about: Legal trends affecting the association workplace Independent contractor classification and the […]
Read MoreWebinar: Condominium Terminations – Unthinkable No Longer
This course will address how aged infrastructure, insurance costs, maintenance costs, budgeting and reserve requirements, and real estate values have caused incremental changes in the Condominium Act and in attitudes towards making condominium termination more available. The course will include discussion aimed at setting practical expectations as to when and how a condominium termination […]
Read MoreWebinar: The Who What When and Where of Covenant Enforcement
Join us for this highly anticipated webinar about the different methods of covenant enforcement, how to enforce covenants and collect fines, and what the possible defenses to enforcement are that an association could face. This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion. SPEAKERS: Howard J. Perl SHAREHOLDER Ft. Lauderdale Becker […]
Read MoreWebinar: Casualty Insurance Claims 101 Your Hurricane Playbook
In this informative webinar, we cover what to expect in the event your community is damaged by a casualty event, such as a hurricane. Hear from Community Association Shareholder Jay Roberts, Construction Law & Litigation Shareholder Aaron Pruss, and Public Adjuster Joseph Connelly of Association Adjusting. They approach the conversation from their u
Read MoreWebinar: Time to Upgrade Your Board Meetings – Electronic Voting for Community Associations
In this webinar, we cover everything you need to know about electronic voting for your condo/HOA in New York/New Jersey, and how moving to electronic voting can save your association time and money.
Read MoreEpisode 29: Can an Association Remove an Underage Resident in a 55 and Older Community?
“I live in a 55 and older community and my 4 year old grandchild comes and stays with me during the week while her mother is at work. She doesn’t live with me full time. I am only babysitting during the week and many times they stay for a weekend visit. The Board is trying […]
Read MoreWebinar: Loans and Borrowing Money – What Community Associations Need to Know
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to obtaining a loan as a community association. This webinar is intended to clear the confusion and provide you with the necessary tools to obtain a loan. Topics Covered: What is and is not collateral for a community association loan. What type of loan documents […]
Read MoreWebinar: Red, White, and – Wait, Does the Constitution Really Govern My Association?
This webinar will discuss how, and to what extent, Constitutional Law impacts actions taken by community associations. Joseph Adams and Jay Roberts will be discussing the general applicability of the Constitution, what a “state actor” is and why that matters, and how the courts have discussed the extent to which the Constitution impacts actions […]
Read MoreWebinar: How to Navigate and Respond to the New Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Temporary Guidelines for Condominiums
In reaction to the tragic condo collapse in Florida, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amended their requirements that have resulted in lender questionnaires to be answered by associations and their managers that are ambiguous and impose potential liability. If the questionnaire is not completed the lender will not approve the loan to a buyer. But […]
Read MoreWebinar: Insurance Claims and Coverage for Community Associations: Navigating Florida’s Insurance
The Florida insurance marketplace is in complete disarray. While Florida has experienced a difficult property market in the past, we have never seen those conditions carry over simultaneously to multiple lines of coverage. This has both driven up premiums/rates, lessened coverage and created a heightened sense of the reality of the “cost of living” […]
Read MoreWebinar: Vetting Vendors and Contracts
This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion. Choosing the right vendors for your association is an important task for every board. Vetting those vendors is just the first step. Join Becker Shareholders Howard Perl and Robyn Severs as they walk you through the process from start to finish. Competitive […]
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